Model year guide

1996 Dodge Stratus

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Dodge Stratus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1996 Dodge Stratus at a glance

Combined20–26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Dodge Stratus MPG & running costs

Combined20–26 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,080
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,400 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Dodge Stratus costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,400
Fuel only$15,400
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Dodge Stratus vehicles on record

1996 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ46X9TN171532 1996 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ46X4VN590441 1996 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ46X1TN211781 1996 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ46X2TN227150 1996 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ46C0TN181086 1996 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ46X6TN301704

Other Dodge Stratus model years

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1995

1996 Dodge Stratus — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Dodge Stratus get?

The 1996 Dodge Stratus has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.